Health

Biden Administration Expands Availability Of COVID Antiviral Pill

Supply of the regimen was initially very limited, but COVID-19 cases across the country have fallen and manufacturing has increased.
By Zeke Miller, AP

World's Oldest Person Dies At 119

The world’s oldest human is now Lucile Randon, a 118-year-old French nun known as Sister Andre.
By Mari Yamaguchi, AP

CDC Estimates 3 In 4 Kids Have Had COVID-19

And more than half of all Americans had signs of previous infections, researchers estimated.
By MIKE STOBBE, AP

Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic Gets A Figurative Shot In The Arm

The tennis star has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles but was making news for his refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
By AP

Vice President Kamala Harris Tests Positive For COVID-19

The vice president had been in close contact with a staffer who tested positive for the virus earlier this month.
Sarah Ruiz-Grossman
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Sara Boboltz

U.N. Warns: Get Ready For A Lot More Catastrophes In Next 10 Years

If current trends continue, the world will go from around 400 disasters per year in 2015 to an onslaught of about 560 catastrophes a year by 2030.
By Seth Borenstein, AP

The Packing Essential Not Enough People Use In Their Suitcase

Here's what you need to know about this crucial travel item.
Caroline Bologna

Deborah Birx Says She Was ‘Paralyzed’ By Trump’s Disinfectant Claim

“I just wanted it to be ‘The Twilight Zone’ and it all go away,” said Birx, who was the Trump White House coronavirus response coordinator.
Nick Visser

White House: Without Funding U.S. Will Lose COVID Treatments

After two years at the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, the U.S. could soon have to begin taking a number.
By Zeke Miller, AP

University Of Wisconsin Runner Sarah Shulze Dies At 21

"Balancing athletics, academics and the demands of everyday life overwhelmed her," her family said.
By AP